STACK #205 Nov 2021

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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Smart lighting is becoming a must-have feature around the home. Leading the way in the creative stakes isTwinkly with its ingenious range of LED lighting.

Twinkly Flex The best way to describe the Flex is a two-metre malleable length of neon light that can be moulded to form just about any idea you can think of. Every LED in the tube can be individually controlled to produce different colours and gradients.

Whether it’s going to the beach, heading off on holiday, or just a visit to the local park to shoot some hoops, an action camera is an essential addition for capturing all the fun.

Instant cameras have been a part of life for generations. From your parent's old skool ‘70s polaroids to the latest print directly from your phone models, instant cameras continue to catch the unpredictable moments in life on the spot. They’ve never been more popular. Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Kit First, up the camera itself is a simple to use night and day shooter with automatic exposure and a built-in selfie mode. Point the camera, press the shutter button and print the pic. This starter kit throws in a case, 10 sheets of Instax mini film and a photo album to hold 40 of your favourite photos.

If you’re heading for the great outdoors for some quality time with the family, sticking a portable projector into the bag is a great way to keep you entertained. A portable projector will create endless hours of entertainment at the destination. And the best bit?You don’t have to drag around a screen for a mobile movie night – any appropriate surface will do. Philips PicoPix Micro Portable Don’t let its diminutive size fool you, the PicoMix Micro can project up to 65 inches. This projector will fit in the palm of your hand, so it’s ideal for slipping into a bag, and you can use it with your games console, media streamers, and smartphone via the mini HDMI or micro USB port. And it’s wireless, delivering about three hours off one charge!

Insta360 One X2 360 Action Camera This is a seriously impressive 360-degree camera that shoots in 5.7K. Waterproof for up 10 metres, it offers a huge range of effects and shooting modes, making it an ideal choice for vloggers, content creators, and action adventurers.

Buying the latest ear gear for the music lover in the family is a guaranteed secret to success.Technology in this space has come a long way, so if you’re looking in the earbuds space, you’ll want true wireless and water-resistant technology straight out of the bag. For headphones, active noise cancelation, comfort, and long battery life are key considerations. We’ve got you covered .

Sony WF-1000XM4 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones Available in either black or silver, these are the earbuds for the audio connoisseur. Offering excellent noise cancellation, touch control, voice assistant compatibility, and exceptional audio quality, the WF-1000XM4s are a cut above the competition. You’ll also get an IPX4 water-resistant rating making them perfect for the gym and eight hours’ worth of battery life from a single charge with a further 16 in the case.

Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Bose has followed up the ground- breaking QC 35ii with a worthy successor, the QC 45s. Lightweight and comfortable, you could wear these all day without issue, and the premium active noise cancellation makes

Philips NeoPix Ultra 2 Throwing images up to 65” and in 1080p, this powerful little portable projector has Wi-Fi, HDMI, and Bluetooth connectivity. It comes with a built-in media player, perfect for bedroom movies and gaming marathons. Two built-in five-watt speakers lend to the cinematic experience.

them the perfect accessory for working from home. The audio here is world-class, with acoustic vents in the earcups delivering incredible depth across the soundscape. Add 24 hours of playback on a single charge, and you’ve got an unbeatable headphone proposition.

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